Wildfire, disaster declaration and Austin and Travis County
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson Declares Disaster in Anticipation of Wildfire Threat Amidst Dry Spell
Austin's Mayor issues a disaster declaration in anticipation of potential wildfires, citing a prolonged dry spell and high-risk conditions.
Austin-area leaders sign disaster declarations to prepare for wildfires amid dry conditions
The disaster declarations that Austin Mayor Kirk Watson and Travis County Judge Andy Brown are issuing will make it easier to access resources in case they are needed due to a wildfire, the two local leaders said at a news conference Thursday. It will also allow the city to use its resources to make preparations to fight wildfires.
41 days without rain has Austin issuing a pre-emptive wildfire disaster declaration
Austin and Travis County issued a pre-emptive Wildfire Disaster Declaration on Thursday. “In Austin, 41 days, 41 days without measurable rainfall and we’re about as dry as dry can be,” said Austin Mayor Kirk Watson.
City, county leaders sign disaster declarations over wildfire risks
City of Austin and Travis County leaders plan to talk Thursday about signing disaster declarations over the risk of wildfires in Central Texas.
Austin and Travis County issue disaster declaration as dry conditions increase wildfire risks
Signing the declarations is preemptive and allows the city and county to put resources into place to respond quickly should a fire start.
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